Perjury in Dixie County, Florida
23 cases (2023-2025) · Dixie County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2023-2025 data
Dixie County shows an unrelenting approach to perjury prosecutions. With no dismissals and no acquittals across 23 cases, every defendant either pleads guilty, receives withheld adjudication, or enters diversion—a stark contrast to the statewide dismissal average of 1.7%. The 69.6% guilty rate and 21.7% withheld adjudication rate indicate prosecutors consistently achieve convictions without case dismissals. Only diversion at 8.7% provides an alternative path, slightly higher than the statewide average.
Defendants convicted in Dixie County face severe consequences. Prison confinement reaches 52.2%, among the highest rates statewide, and probation terms average an exceptionally long 1,565 days. Median sentences of 396 days reflect considerable incarceration, though fines are modest at $200. Most concerning, only 13% of defendants have public defender representation, leaving the majority without documented counsel—a critical gap in a county that secures convictions in every contested case.
Figures cover 23 cases (2023-2025) — fewer than 30 cases resolved in 2025, so multi-year figures are shown.
Outcome Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2023-2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 69.6% of 23 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 23 cases · 2023-2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2023-2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2023-2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| State Prison Facility | 12 | 2.6 years |
| County Jail | 3 | 3.0 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Perjury sentencing in Dixie County.
Demographics (2023-2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 71.4% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2023-2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 2.5 years |
| 2024 | 13 | 84.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 11 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Third Degree | 18 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 5 |
Related Charges in Dixie County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 168 | 73.8% | 0.0% |
| Traffic Offense | 46 | 63.0% | 4.3% |
| Other | 60 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 34 | 85.3% | 0.0% |
| Drug Sale | 80 (2023-2025) | 93.8% | 0.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 76 (2023-2025) | 88.2% | 0.0% |
| Battery | 69 (2023-2025) | 78.3% | 0.0% |
| Burglary | 67 (2023-2025) | 86.6% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Perjury in Dixie County?
The guilty rate is 69.6% based on 23 cases (2023-2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Perjury in Dixie County?
Adjudication is withheld in 21.7% of cases (2023-2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Perjury in Dixie County?
The average sentence is 2.1 years, with an average fine of $200 (2023-2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
13.0% of defendants use a public defender, while 0.0% retain private counsel (2023-2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Perjury in Dixie County, Florida (2023-2025). Based on 23 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/perjury/dixie
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Dixie County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 23 cases (2023-2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com